Email Scam - Census Information.

We have received the following email warning from Leicestershire County NHW:-
Issue date: 27 January 2012
Type: Statement
We are aware that an email entitled 'Population Census: a message to everyone - act now' is being circulated, allegedly in the name of National Statistician, Jil Matheson. This email demands individuals provide further personal information, supposedly for the Census and threatens fines for non-compliance.
This email is a scam and a hoax. It has no connection whatsoever with the National Statistician, the 2011 Census or the Office for National Statistics.
We believe the links in the e-mail could download malware to any computer where the user clicks on the links. This could put your personal data, including financial information, at risk.
Anyone receiving this, or similar emails, should delete them, not open any links and certainly not provide any information.
For more information on how to protect yourself from this type of threat, please see www.getsafeonline.org
If you wish to, please report receipt of any such suspicious emails to www.actionfraud.org.uk
ONS takes the protection of personal census information extremely seriously. Collection of census data was completed last year and no further requests will be forthcoming from the Office for National Statistics relating to the 2011 Census.

Message sent by
Marion Lewis (NHWN, Force Lead NHW Volunteer, Leicestershire)
- posted by allan on Saturday, January 28, 2012

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Recent Burglaries.

We have been informed about the following recent burglaries:-

Briargate Drive (close to Queensgate Drive). On Wednesday 18th January between 4.30pm and 9.00pm a house was burgled. Damage was caused to a rear conservatory door and electrical items were taken.

Tempest Road. On Tuesday 17th/morning of Wednesday 18th January a house was burgled. The burglar alarm was damaged, access gained via a rear patio door and electrical items were taken.

Were you in either of these areas around these times, did you see or hear anything suspicious ? Please report any information by dialling 101 (Leicestershire Constabulary non-emergency number).

(Information from local beat officer)
- posted by allan on Saturday, January 21, 2012

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Stolen car recovered in Birstall

The police are asking for anybody on Johnson Road (close to Loughborough Road) who may have seen a Grey BMW 5 Series being parked and left near to the junction with Went Road. This vehicle was stolen from a property in Seagrave overnight on Saturday 14th - Sunday 15th January.

(Information from local beat officer)
- posted by allan on Tuesday, January 17, 2012

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Burglary - Johnson Road

Between 8.00pm on Saturday 14th January and 9.50am on Sunday 15th January, a house on Johnson Road was burgled. Along with other property a vehicle was also taken.
Were you in this area around these times, did you see or hear anything suspicious ? Please report any information on telephone No 101.

Found at the scene of this burglary were a pair of shears and a spade. These do not belong to the victim or any of the close neighbours. Please could residents of Johnson Road, Went Road, Copeland Road and Fielding Road check their sheds etc and report any incidents of break-ins.

Crime No:- LC/000/79/12-3

(Information from local beat officer)
- posted by allan on

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Burglary at opticians in Birstall

Officers from Charnwood local policing unit are appealing for public help after a burglary at an opticians in Birstall.
The incident took place at about 10.30pm on Thursday December 8 at Henry Smith and Hamylton Opticians in Sibson Road when the premises was broken into and a number of frames were damaged or stolen.
Various makes of frames were either stolen or damaged during the incident including Prada, Versace, Ted Baker, Rayban and Prestige Elegance.
PC Steve Denny is investigating the incident, he said: “We would appeal to anyone who has been approached by someone selling similar frames in the last month to contact us.
“The Prestige Elegance frames are exclusive and only available at this opticians, if you know anything about these frames or the incident please contact us.”
Anyone with any information about the incident or the frames is asked to contact PC 1018 Steve Denny on 101*, follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer and when prompted key in the officer's identification number 1018. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, which is free** and anonymous, on 0800 555 111.

Issued on 12/01/12 at 14:28
Crime reference number: LC/04202/11-1

(Copied from Leicestershire Constabulary website)
- posted by allan on Friday, January 13, 2012

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Warning over alternative Neighbourhood Watch website

POLICE across the country are warning about a website calling itself neighbourhood watch.

The website, nhwo.co.uk, was launched on December 14 and we would like to stress that it is not supported by the Neighbourhood and Home Watch Network (NHWN) which is the official national body representing ALL Neighbourhood Watch members in England & Wales.

The site pitches to Neighbourhood Watch members to register their scheme to obtain membership resources. It sells a ‘co-ordinators pack’ at £39.99 which includes two street signs, stickers and a high visibility vest with Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator on the back. Neighbourhood Watch stickers are supplied nationally at no cost to members and street signs are supplied in Birstall & Wanlip at no cost to members (in other parts of Leicestershire, street signs are charged from only £6.50)

Details of the free national Neighbourhood Watch scheme can be found at www.ourwatch.org.uk Anyone wishing to join or set up a scheme can register online at the official Police recognised website for both the Leicestershire & Rutland Neighbourhood Watch Associations at : www.leicestershireneighbourhoodwatch.co.uk

IT IS TOTALLY FREE TO BECOME A MEMBER OF NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH IN LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND.

Birstall & Wanlip Neighbourhood Watch requests an annual donation and suggests only £1 per household.
- posted by Shreekant on

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Stolen car recovered - male arrested.

During a recent burglary in Wanlip, car keys were stolen and a car taken. This vehicle was subsequently used for other criminal purposes, using number plates stolen elsewhere in the county.
A male has been arrested and the vehicle recovered.

(Information from local beat officer)
- posted by allan on Thursday, January 12, 2012

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Please report ALL crime incidents.

Following the recent report of damage to a vehicle in Fielding Road, our beat team carried out some 'house to house' enquiries. It was discovered that a further three incidents had occurred at the same time (there may be more) which had not been reported.
Please report ALL incidents of crime.The simple fact is that the more crime is reported, the more the police response will be. The police are always under pressure to deal with reported crimes and patrol areas where crimes regularly occur. If crimes are not reported then there cannot be a police response.
By not reporting all incidents, you are letting down your neighbours and other residents in the village.

(Message from the local beat team)
- posted by allan on

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Cedar Avenue - Burglary

On Saturday 7th January between 8.00am and 6.00pm, a house on Cedar Avenue was burgled. Entry was gained through a rear window. Car keys were stolen during the burglary and a vehicle was taken.

At around the same time, number plates were stolen from a vehicle parked in Cedar Avenue.

Were you in this area around this time, did you see or hear anything suspicious ? Please report any information to the police by dialing 101 (Leicestershire Constabulary non-emergency number)

(Information from local beat officer)
- posted by allan on Tuesday, January 10, 2012

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Man arrested after cash in transit robbery in Great Glen on Monday (January 9)

Officers investigating a cash in transit robbery in Great Glen have arrested a man in connection with the incident.
Police were called at about 12.45pm yesterday afternoon (Monday January 9) after a security guard, who was making a delivery in Glen Rise, was approached by two men.
The men threatened the guard and assaulted him with what is believed to be a baseball bat.
They then ran off with a quantity of cash to a nearby dark red Renault Megane, vehicle registration FY05ENO. The car left in the direction of the A6 and was driven by a third person
The car was later discovered abandoned at Glen Gorse Golf Club, Leicester.
A second vehicle which is also believed to be involved in the incident, a Black Renault Megane, vehicle registration FM54GXP, was recovered in the Birstall area of Leicester this afternoon.
The victim did not receive any injuries as a result of the robbery.
One of the men was wearing black clothing and the other was in grey. Both were wearing balaclavas.
A 27-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and remains in police custody.
Detective Sergeant Nicole Main, the investigating officer, said: “This was a nasty incident during which the security guard’s helmet was cracked. Thankfully he wasn’t injured but the results could have been much worse. I would like to personally urge anyone with information about the incident or those responsible to call us immediately.
“We believe that the two recovered vehicles were travelling in convoy prior to the incident and are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen either of them.
“We would also like to speak to anyone who witnessed the occupants leaving the Renault Megane at the golf club. Did you see who left the vehicle? Did they get into another vehicle or leave on foot? Perhaps you saw where they went to? If so get in touch.”
Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to contact DS 4228 Nicole Main on 101, follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer and when prompted key in the officer's identification number 4228. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, which is free** and anonymous, on 0800 555 111.

Issued on 10/01/12 at 09:19
Crime reference number: LEP-090112-0260

The vehicle was recovered in the Northfields Avenue area of Birstall.
- posted by allan on

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Stolen Vehicle - Warning.

It has been reported to us that in the last few days a vehicle has been stolen in the village while it was being unloaded outside a house.
It is very easy to be distracted while carrying in your shopping (telephone, children etc).
Always make sure your vehicle is left secure even if you are leaving it for just a few moments. An open door or boot is an invitation to an opportunist thief.
(Information from local beat officer).
- posted by allan on Tuesday, January 03, 2012

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Recent Burglaries.

There has been two burglaries in Birstall in the last few days:-

Wellgate Avenue (close to Ambergate Drive). On Friday 30th December between 9am and 5pm the property was entered via a rear window, an amount of cash was stolen.

Fielding Road (middle section). On Friday 30th December between 2pm and 6.30pm. The property was entered via a conservatory at the rear and electrical items were stolen.

Were you in these areas around these times, did you see or hear anything suspicious ? Please report any information, however minor, to the police by ringing 101 (Leicestershire Constabulary non-emergency number).

(Information from local beat officer).
- posted by allan on

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